Most homes are painted in three different color groups, with the siding one color, the trim a second color, and doors and shutters a third color. There are exceptions, of course, especially for historic homes such as Victorians, which have their own color conventions. Bright colors are often used for trim, doors, and shutters, so repainting your front door red sounds like a good idea. However, painting the garage door red will draw attention to it at the expense of other, probably more interesting, aspects of your home....

With the right know-how, many of these updates are achievable DIYs, but it’s important to consider whether your skills are up to the task. We asked an expert to weigh the pros and cons of common DIY bathroom updates. Then, use these tips to help you determine whether to tackle these projects yourself or hire a professional. 1. Replacing a Toilet Most people don’t know how to replace a toilet....

2 eggs ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs ½ cup finely chopped onion ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ¼ pound uncooked ground turkey 12 ounce ground pork

2 cup cold all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled in the freezer about 10 minutes 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup ice water (or 1/4 cup ice water and 1/4 cup chilled vodka) 1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoon tequila ½ inch section of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped Juice and peel from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons juice) ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced

Tips Prepare all dumplings through Step 3. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm. Transfer to airtight containers. Cover and freeze up to 3 months. Steam for 12 minutes or until done (165°F). Lemongrass & Ginger Pork For filling: Combine 1 pound ground pork; 2 thinly sliced green onions; 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and finely chopped (2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil....

1 cup dark rum 1 recipe Ginger Simple Syrup ¾ cup lime juice 4 12 ounce bottles or cans milk stout or cream stout, chilled Lime wedges or sliced ginger (optional) Ginger Simple Syrup ¾ cup chopped fresh ginger ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup water About Stout Milk or cream stout are sweet stouts. Dry/Irish stouts are more sour in flavor. Oatmeal stout has a smooth consistency, but bitter flavor. Porter is the same thing as stout (actually stout is strong porter)....